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GF55 VOB

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,849 mi
Last recorded56,849 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 VOB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 56,849 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 55,672 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 55,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) missing Brake surface has come away from backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 54,284 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 52,781 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 52,723 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2022 51,458 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 58,346 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 58,346 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 48,470 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 46,789 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 45,540 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 44,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement [rear bush] (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 44,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 42,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have low tread & age cracks

Pass 6 Jan 2014 37,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have low tread and age cracks

Pass 9 Jan 2013 33,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 33,888 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 26,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front pads 70%worn

Pass 10 Jan 2011 21,281 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 17,292 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 13,660 miles

unable to see rear springs fully/ under vehicle covered by plastic trims/

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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GF55 VOB is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 65,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF55 VOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GF55 VOB registered?

GF55 VOB is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is GF55 VOB safe to buy?

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